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Enjoy this clean, small town, paranormal cozy mystery by award winning and bestselling author, Lucinda Race. Welcome to Pembroke Cove, where witches and murders are multiplying.It's Halloween in Pembroke Cove, Maine, and witch-in-training Lily Michaels, with the help from her magical and non-magical friends, is determined to give the town a haunted house event they'll never forget. There's an extra reason to celebrate too, the engagement of Lily's best friends, Nikki and Steve.Of course, Lily's boyfriend, Gage Erikson-a.k.a. Detective Cutie-will be helping, too. A few weeks earlier they finally went on their first date, it only took fifteen years after they graduated college to admit they were more than just friends. They're not ready to jump into the marriage pool, but working together on the haunted house will be a great change of pace from solving murders.But scares and dares don't always add up to fun. With cauldrons, and potions, and vampires popping out of coffins, everyone thinks the dead clown on the floor is just part of the haunted house festivities. Until it turns out he's really dead. With so many people in disguise, and magic and spells abounding on All Hallows' Eve, no one is above suspicion. Lily, with her clue chalkboard, is always ready to solve a puzzle, but Gage is worried about her safety. As Lily and Gage race to unmask the murderer, will the clown-killer get the last laugh?Scares and Dares is the fourth novel in A Book Store Cozy Mystery Series, although each book can be read as standalone. A sweet and clean cozy mystery with a guarantee the culprit is caught. Happy reading!

DISPARATE HOUSEWIVES! The ladies of Mistral Lane have a secret-and someone's found out! Romance novelist Willa Forsyth, step-mom to twins Isis Slade, and former Filipine beauty queen Wandalou Trueheart appear to have it all in the upscale bedroom community of Hydrangea Heights. But since the unforgettable night of Wandalou's bachelorette party, the three best friends find themselves at the mercy of a dark curse and involved in a shocking crime that rocks their upper crust neighborhood. When fellow bestie and sufferer of the werewolf's bite Jessie-Marie Smyth is blackmailed and murdered, the ladies go in search of the killer's identity, learning that more than one resident has secrets of their own. And, always, the threat of the full moon lurks at their backs. When it rises, the beast within is unleashed to howl-often with hilarious results. Will the friends unmask Jessie-Marie's killer? Can they cure the werewolf's curse? Will Isis ever get that accent wall color right? The clock is ticking, for even a housewife who is pure of heart and says her prayers at night could transform into a she-wolf-and deliver one hell of a bite!

As a woman of the Shadow Family, my only worth is in my ability to breed. Wanting me to create the next generation of soldiers to fight the werewolves and vampires of St Augustine, my father marries me off to a powerful witch called Caden Davenport.But on our wedding day, we're attacked by the werewolves, and I'm kidnapped by the alpha for killing his mate. After stabbing my hands to a tree, he begins to punish me...By the time I'm rescued, I've been beaten into a coma.But my husband still wants the soldiers he was promised...

Sometimes, the most evil things come from the most holy . . .Conflicted with his faith in God and the hypocrisy of the church, Aidan Schaeffer, a young assistant pastor, is in a constant state of spiritual turmoil. When Aidan learns that his ex-fiancee is the first victim in a string of ritualistic killings, he finds himself in the middle of an even deeper fight. Tormented by demonic threats and haunted by spirits, Aidan throws himself into investigating Amanda's death; all the while supernatural forces have begun to attack the people around him. The more questions he asks, the more he is drawn into the world of a mysterious Anglican priest, a paranormal investigation group and a rogue female detective investigating the murders. As the gruesome rituals escalate, ancient hidden secrets and an evil long buried threaten to rip Aidan's world apart.

'An alluring, immersive Gothic mystery from an impressively talented writer.... A simmering, splendid novel' Jennifer SaintThere's something devilish going on in the quiet Welsh village of Penhelyg. Will the shadow key unlock its dark secrets?After a grave mistake, Henry Talbot has been forced to take an unappealing position as a village doctor in remote Wales where he can't speak the language and belief in myth and magic is rife. When Henry discovers his predecessor died in mysterious circumstances, and starts to notice an arcane symbol appearing in odd places, he sets out to find answers.When Henry meets the lady of the manor, Linette Tresilian, he finds her vexingly unhelpful at first. She seems to know little about the shelves of occult books he notices in her family's library. But Linette has suspicions of her own about what's happened in the village and, together, their investigations will bind their destinies in ways neither thought possible.PRAISE FOR THE SHADOW KEY'A haunting, transporting mystery...kept me completely enthralled' Elodie Harper'I was gripped... the story was so dark and clever' Stacey Thomas'Wonderful. . . an intricate plot, beautiful writing, and a clever exploration of evil. If you like my books, then you'll love [this]' Laura Shepherd-Robinson'A gripping, beautifully executed historical thriller, full of arcane magic and Welsh mythology' Rosie Andrews'A tale of chilling suspense, occult secrets and cunning folklore that delicately captures that entanglement of the Welsh landscape and the myths that inhabit it' Cari Williams

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In the acclaimed first novel from short story virtuoso and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kelly Link, three teenagers become pawns in a supernatural power struggle. “A dreamlike, profoundly beautiful novel [that] pushes our understanding of what a fantasy novel can be.”—Amal El-Mohtar, The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice) “Imagine a ring of David Mitchell and Stephen King books dancing around a fire until something new, brave, and wonderful rose up from the flames.”—Isaac Fitzgerald, TodayONE OF PUBLISHER WEEKLY’S TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • A TIME BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • LONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZEThe Book of Love showcases Kelly Link at the height of her powers, channeling potent magic and attuned to all varieties of love—from friendship to romance to abiding family ties—with her trademark compassion, wit, and literary derring-do. Readers will find joy (and a little terror) and an affirmation that love goes on, even when we cannot.Late one night, Laura, Daniel, and Mo find themselves beneath the fluorescent lights of a high school classroom, almost a year after disappearing from their hometown, the small seaside community of Lovesend, Massachusetts, having long been presumed dead. Which, in fact, they are.With them in the room is their previously unremarkable high school music teacher, who seems to know something about their disappearance—and what has brought them back again. Desperate to reclaim their lives, the three agree to the terms of the bargain their music teacher proposes. They will be given a series of magical tasks; while they undertake them, they may return to their families and friends, but they can tell no one where they’ve been. In the end, there will be winners and there will be losers.But their resurrection has attracted the notice of other supernatural figures, all with their own agendas. As Laura, Daniel, and Mo grapple with the pieces of the lives they left behind, and Laura’s sister, Susannah, attempts to reconcile what she remembers with what she fears, these mysterious others begin to arrive, engulfing their community in danger and chaos, and it becomes imperative that the teens solve the mystery of their deaths to avert a looming disaster.Welcome to Kelly Link’s incomparable Lovesend, where you’ll encounter love and loss, laughter and dread, magic and karaoke, and some really good pizza.

Set against the mesmerizing backdrop of 10th century Cordoba, "Whispers in the Mezquita" is a riveting tale that weaves history, mystery, and heart.Laila, a young and spirited guide at the famed Mezquita, believes she knows every nook and cranny of the historical marvel. However, when she stumbles upon an old hidden chamber containing a skeleton and a mysterious amulet, her life takes an unexpected turn. The discovery sends ripples through Cordoba, awakening tales of ancient prophecies, long-lost relics, and a treasure that promises eternal wisdom.As Laila delves deeper into the mystery, she forms an uneasy alliance with Kareem, a wealthy merchant with his own reasons for seeking the treasure, and Ismail, a dedicated architect working on restoring the Mezquita. Together, they navigate a web of clues, confront hidden adversaries, and unravel secrets that have been buried for centuries.The trio's journey is fraught with challenges - from deciphering ancient codes to navigating underground passages and confronting shadowy figures with their own agendas. As they come closer to the truth, they realize that the real treasure is not materialistic, but a collection of lost teachings that have the power to transform their city and its people.Amidst the whirlwind of events, Laila finds herself at odds with Commander Rashid, torn between loyalty and the quest for knowledge, and facing betrayals from unexpected quarters.As the story reaches its crescendo, Cordoba's citizens come together, bridging past conflicts and forging new bonds. The Mezquita, with its centuries-old whispers, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the city and its people."Whispers in the Mezquita" is more than just a mystery. It's a celebration of history, a dance of cultures, and a tribute to the timeless quest for knowledge. Dive in and journey through a world where every whisper has a story, and every story echoes through time.

Embrace the shadows with Vagabond #5, your newest compendium of terror, bringing you the most chilling tales from the darkest recesses of the unknown. This winter issue, featuring thirteen harrowing stories, invites you to tread the blizzard-blown paths where whispers dance with the winds, and figures lurk just beyond the frosted glass. Each tale spins a delicate web of dread, suspense, and the outright macabre, drawing the brave and the curious into landscapes from which escape is a flickering, distant hope. Gather your courage, for the icy breath of fear itself caresses every page. Dare you delve into these forbidden chronicles and face the bleak and ravenous horrors within?

The newest arrivals in Bellinas, a reclusive, creative community along the coast of northern California run by her husband's cousin, a famous model, Tansy grows more and more suspicious of Bellinas and increasingly desperate to save her already-fragile marriage, wanting to believe in what may only be a beautiful lie.

A feud between two rival families is about to create international warfare. Desperate to reclaim territory that was once part of their ancestral lands, the Astafo family plots against their distant cousin, Pedir Seda, and his mysterious favor with the prime minister.Pivotal to this conflict is a secret tucked away on Seda's lands-The Holy Sanguinary Academy for the Lame and the Orphaned. Hundreds of children and adolescents, many of whom are unwanted bastards sent to the orphanage by their noble fathers, earn their keep at the clandestine academy by cultivating delicate crops commissioned by the Eastreign Consortium for Inquisition Mechanics.The Consortium needs these crops for a new reagent that will tip the balance of power in their favor. The Salvation Church, under the guise of the orphanage, is helping create the reagent by commissioning the help of the powerful cartel known as The Shroud.These conspiracies bring an unlikely band of heroes together as the secrets of political corruption, profiteering, and warfare light the spark to turn a family feud into the greatest war ever seen.Part western, part Victoriana, Bloodmetal spans dusty frontiers and marble ballrooms, slinging swords, corsets, and gun barrels in a new, modern fantasy.

The collected adventures of England’s greatest occult investigator!When the man called the Witchfinder becomes an agent of the Queen, he is led from the sparkling echelons of Victorian London to its dark underbelly, through the American West, and to explore the mysteries of Unland! Throughout his adventures, he’ll face occult conspiracies, rampaging monsters, and London’s most infamous secret society: the Heliopic Brotherhood of Ra!This first omnibus edition collects Sir Edward Grey: Witchfinder volumes 1-3, complete with extensive sketchbook section, now in paperback!